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| S. Heslop:
--- Quote from: vtsteam on June 09, 2013, 06:40:21 PM ---Rob, Neo, Double, Mick thanks! The unfold tool is by Jim Folz and is available here: http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2007/08/plugin-unfoldrb.html I use it with an older version of the free version of SketchUp (version 7.1). Along with tools for exporting DXF files and the PhlatBoyz CAM CNC Router output plugin, it makes free Sketcup a much more powerful tool. For those who want to do similar things to the crucible design without using a CAD program, there is an online program to generate the projected shape for cutting out cone sections from sheet metal here: http://www.i-logic.com/conecalc.htm. --- End quote --- I wish I knew about this earlier. There's been a few times in the past where this tool would've saved me a bit of bother. I'm sure i'll get a chance to use it at some point too so thanks for posting it. |
| vtsteam:
You're welcome S. Heslop! Just now trying to figure out which I should do: make a pouring shank of the ring type to fit the new pot, or just weld a long Tee handle directly onto it? Any opinions out there? |
| ironman:
vtsteam Here is a video of a cupola exactly like yours and they use the exhaust vent to preheat the ladle |
| vtsteam:
Yes that works well there. Boy, they have a lot more height and they're using coke. I'm really doubting whether I will have enough heat to melt iron at all with my setup. :( |
| awemawson:
Just shows what you can do when Health & Safety stay away for the day :lol: |
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